The Empire has expanded rapidly. Naturally, a burden of millions more all at once would be a large challenge. However, the question isn't whether we need to replenish.

The question is about erasing existence. Is being inconvenient truly enough reasoning for such a monumental decision.

[He stopped again, turning to Prompto.]

Try answering as if you were speaking of people rather than things. We have many desolate areas of impoverished people who could be considered a burden as well.